Your main responsibility at Astral Power will be to help us enroll residential utility customers in Community Solar.This is a state program enacted to increase locally produced renewable energy. State energy policy is laser focused on NY transitioning to 100% renewable energy on our utility grid by 2035.
Traditionally, our field staff has focused on building relationships with community organizations and businesses to run creative campaigns centered around enrolling individuals in our solar farms. You’ll be responsible for teaching residential and small businesses about the state program, managing the entire sales cycle and motivate individuals to actually enroll!
Who you are:
·You’re up to the challenge– you want real responsibility
·You are bold, fearless, unafraid to fail – a true entrepreneurial spirit
·A great communicator – You love talking to people
·You know you can sell and you’re not afraid to prove it
·You want to be part of a team that motivates and inspires you
·You’re interested in renewables, clean-tech, and/or sustainability
Responsibilities will include:
·Achieving or exceeding a monthly quota of households to enroll in solar projects
·Community outreach, event tabling, canvassing, networking.
·Building a network of renewable energy advocates, to help you grow the solar contagion effect
·Interfacing with community leaders and stakeholders to help their networks support Community Solar
Qualifications:
·Previous sales or political campaign experience preferred, as is a comfort with public engagement
·Passion about the mission of Astral Power
·Ability to build relationships with individuals, community organizations, and small businesses
·Knowledge of/relationships with community organizations in your community a plus
·Willingness to work limited evenings and weekends to run events when needed
·Comfort and ability to work remotely from a home office
·Ability and willingness to travel locally
·Extraordinary attention to detail, highly-motivated, creative, proactive, team-oriented, self-starting and eager to work outside of an office setting
As a Solar Ambassador You Will Gain:
·A deep understanding of the solar and renewable energy space, particularly the rapidly growing community solar industry
·Sales mentorship and access to a professional development fund to further your growth
·Hands on startup experience in cleantech
·Knowledge from and personal interaction with senior management
·Professional development
·Potential for growth within our company and the renewable energy sector
Salary and Benefits
·Aggressive Commissions & Bonuses (full time or part time Independent Consultants)
·Rapid growth opportunity with a company who promotes within
·Energetic start-up culture with a clear company mission
·Flexible work from home schedule
·Professional sales training and ongoing support
Job Type: Currently Independent Consultant (1099)
First Year Earnings Expectations: $64,600 - $105,600
Local candidates preferred
Astral Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
